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.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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... Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN...
... Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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... Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working...
... Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working...
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Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
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...a window or on ). Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Refreshes the active window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor... or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Copies a selected item. Undoes an action...
...a window or on ). Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Refreshes the active window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor... or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Copies a selected item. Undoes an action...
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... off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you restart the computer, your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you want to start... you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down only when you don't plan to use the computer again, it . When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® ...
... off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you restart the computer, your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you want to start... you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. Use shut down only when you don't plan to use the computer again, it . When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® ...
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...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop ...Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it ...
...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop ...Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it ...
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... several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing your computer from the docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always be preventing your computer...
... several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing your computer from the docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always be preventing your computer...
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... will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support...basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and...
... will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support...basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and...
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... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. If your computer. You may need to shut the program down properly. Restarting Your Computer After.... • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see ...
... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. If your computer. You may need to shut the program down properly. Restarting Your Computer After.... • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see ...
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... increase the storage space on your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Event Viewer - Computer Management - advanced system tool to ...local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust power settings - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer...
... increase the storage space on your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Event Viewer - Computer Management - advanced system tool to ...local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust power settings - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer...
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...; System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs...
...; System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs...
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... then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move... the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep...
... then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move... the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep...
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...NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer...
...NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer...
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...select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a... notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
...select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a... notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering ...
... computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering ...
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... can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See the surge... protector documentation for your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your ...
... can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See the surge... protector documentation for your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your ...
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.... NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge...
.... NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge...
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... intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer ...PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The life of your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of your ...
... intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer ...PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The life of your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of your ...